Yangtze Sojourn

Day 1 - Welcome to Beijing
Check in to the landmark Peninsula Hotel is Beijing’s most prestigious luxury address.

Day 2 - Full-day Small Group sightseeing in the capital
Tour the Forbidden City #WHS# and meet our specially-invited scholar, a renowned lecturer from the National Museum who will lead you through the rarely-visited Ceramics Gallery. Stand in Tiananmen Square and visit the lovely Summer Palace #WHS#. Tonight, sit down to a Peking Duck banquet. Meals B,L,D

Day 3 - Walk atop the Great Wall #WHS# & explore a hutong
Travel to the less-visited Mutianyu section for a more authentic and leisurely Great Wall experience. We’ve included the cable car, but the intrepid will have time to make the ascent on foot. After lunch at the historic Schoolhouse Restaurant, return to the city and explore by rickshaw through the Houhai hutong, one of Beijing’s rapidly-disappearing traditional districts. Meals B,L

Day 4 - Fly to Xian... and Touch Antiquity
Upon arrival in Xian, our Touch Antiquity experience at the Shaanxi Museum is a rare chance to handle ancient artifacts. This evening, enjoy dinner and a performance of classical music and dance from the Tang Dynasty. Overnight at the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel. Meals B,D

Day 5 - The Terra Cotta Warriors #WHS# and ancient City Walls
Full day sightseeing features Xian’s ancient city walls and China’s greatest archaeological discovery, the excavation site of a 2,000-year-old terra cotta army buried to guard the tomb of an emperor. Meals B,L

Day 6 - Board the luxurious all-balcony MS Yangzi Explorer
Transfer to the airport and fly to Chongqing where you’ll be escorted to your ship. Settle in to your balcony stateroom and enjoy dinner onboard. Meals B,D

Day 7 - The “Ghost City” of Fengdu
Alight in Fengdu to explore its ancient temples. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of scenic cruising or join in the ship’s cultural program: You might learn about traditional Chinese medicine or see a demonstration of the arts. Meals B,L,D

Day 8 - Through the Three Gorges and up Shennong Stream
This morning your ship navigates into Qutang Gorge, the narrowest of the Yangtze’s Three Gorges, and then through Wu Gorge. Later, journey by traditional sampan up one of the Yangtze’s most scenic tributaries into an unforgettable mountain landscape. Meals B,L,D

Day 9 - Visit the Three Gorges Dam and fly to Shanghai
Visit the Three Gorges Dam before disembarking your ship in Yichang. Fly to Shanghai and transfer to the luxurious Peninsula. Meals B,L

Day 10 - Full day city sightseeing
Travel along the waterfront Bund, tour the highly-respected Shanghai Museum and ascend China’s tallest building for breathtaking views. Then join a city resident to explore through his neighborhood, visiting local residences and markets to learn about the rapidly evolving pace of life in this cosmopolitan city. Meals B,L

Day 11 - Discover Suzhou #WHS#
Journey to ancient Suzhou. Tour the lovely Garden of the Master of Nets, cruise on the Grand Canal and walk along Pingjiang Road. Return to Shanghai by High Speed Train! Meals B,L,D

Day 12 - Shanghai to Guilin
Fly to Guilin where you’ll be escorted to the new Shangri-La Hotel. Tonight’s dinner showcases the flavors of southern China. Afterward, join your Trip Leader for a stroll along the shores of City Lake, where resident families gather to enjoy music and play chess. Step into a local gallery and chat with the owner to learn more about the city’s thriving cultural and art scene. Meals B,D

Day 13 - River rafting on the Yulong
With skilled river guides onboard, traditional bamboo rafts will float you gently down the Yulong, a particularly scenic tributary of the Li River. Step ashore and explore on foot alongside emerald green rice paddies to visit with a local farmer and his family. Meals B,L,D

Day 14 - From Guilin to Hong Kong
Enjoy a leisurely morning to explore at your own pace. After lunch, visit the Tea Research Institute and then transfer to the airport for your flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and escorted to the landmark Peninsula Hotel, perfectly located. Meals B,L

Day 15 - Get inside Hong Kong
Our exclusive, uniquely-designed full-day city tour takes you beyond the skyscrapers to experience facets of Hong Kong which few visitors ever glimpse. With your Trip Leader, a savvy city resident guiding the way, you’ll discover Hong Kong’s highlights and hidden corners, including lunch at Jimmy’s Kitchen – a city landmark in the bustling Central District. Meals B,L

Day 16 - Depart Hong Kong anytime you wish!
Your tour program finishes with us this morning. Or extend your stay with additional nights at the legendary Peninsula Hotel. Meals B

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/7/2012 - 4/23/2012	$6,699
4/7/2012 - 4/23/2012	$6,779
4/7/2012 - 4/23/2012	$6,879
4/7/2012 - 4/23/2012	$8,079
4/7/2012 - 4/23/2012	$8,229
5/5/2012 - 5/21/2012	$6,699
5/5/2012 - 5/21/2012	$6,779
5/5/2012 - 5/21/2012	$6,879
5/5/2012 - 5/21/2012	$8,079
5/5/2012 - 5/21/2012	$8,229
5/19/2012 - 6/4/2012	$6,699
5/19/2012 - 6/4/2012	$6,779
5/19/2012 - 6/4/2012	$6,879
5/19/2012 - 6/4/2012	$8,079
5/19/2012 - 6/4/2012	$8,229
6/23/2012 - 7/9/2012	$5,999
6/23/2012 - 7/9/2012	$6,079
6/23/2012 - 7/9/2012	$6,179
6/23/2012 - 7/9/2012	$7,379
6/23/2012 - 7/9/2012	$7,529
7/14/2012 - 7/30/2012	$5,999
7/14/2012 - 7/30/2012	$6,079
7/14/2012 - 7/30/2012	$6,179
7/14/2012 - 7/30/2012	$7,379
7/14/2012 - 7/30/2012	$7,529
9/1/2012 - 9/17/2012	$6,799
9/1/2012 - 9/17/2012	$6,879
9/1/2012 - 9/17/2012	$6,979
9/1/2012 - 9/17/2012	$8,179
9/1/2012 - 9/17/2012	$8,329
9/22/2012 - 10/8/2012	$6,799
9/22/2012 - 10/8/2012	$6,879
9/22/2012 - 10/8/2012	$6,979
9/22/2012 - 10/8/2012	$8,179
9/22/2012 - 10/8/2012	$8,329
10/6/2012 - 10/22/2012	$6,799
10/6/2012 - 10/22/2012	$6,879
10/6/2012 - 10/22/2012	$6,979
10/6/2012 - 10/22/2012	$8,179
10/6/2012 - 10/22/2012	$8,329
10/13/2012 - 10/29/2012	$6,799
10/13/2012 - 10/29/2012	$6,879
10/13/2012 - 10/29/2012	$6,979
10/13/2012 - 10/29/2012	$8,179
10/13/2012 - 10/29/2012	$8,329
10/27/2012 - 11/12/2012	$6,799
10/27/2012 - 11/12/2012	$6,879
10/27/2012 - 11/12/2012	$6,979
10/27/2012 - 11/12/2012	$8,179
10/27/2012 - 11/12/2012	$8,329
4/13/2013 - 4/29/2013	$6,899
4/13/2013 - 4/29/2013	$6,979
4/13/2013 - 4/29/2013	$7,079
4/13/2013 - 4/29/2013	$8,279
4/13/2013 - 4/29/2013	$8,429
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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